The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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*The Official Ghost Tour of Galveston*
Highest rated tour - Locally Owned & Operated!
Walk the haunted streets of Galveston on the island’s most unforgettable ghost tour. In just 1½ hours, you’ll uncover dark secrets hidden inside grand mansions and forgotten landmarks. These are true stories, whispered for over 150 years, and still terrifying locals today.
Our expert guides reveal chilling evidence through historic photos, letters, and eyewitness accounts from those who never truly left. Believer or skeptic, this tour has turned thousands into true ghost hunters.
Family-friendly but genuinely eerie, this is the must-do haunted tour in Galveston.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Active military personnel free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
1859 Ashton Villa
The extremely wealthy eccentric Betty Brown’s spirit is forever roaming the elegant halls of Ashton Villa. Many have seen Betty wearing a turquoise dress and carrying a fan during lavish event held at the mansion. Even death can’t keep Betty from being the life of the party…and scare the guests half to death.
One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this is the former residence of Olga Samaroff who is known to still haunt the home until this day.
What‘s Included
Limited Parking provided; free street parking
Guided walking tour
Options
Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
Reviews
1,503 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour
desireev2026,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler did a great job on our tour. I know it’s a ghost tour but I sure did learn a lot about history! Would definitely recommend
Tyler was awesome 👌
575corinag,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the ghost tour with Tyler. He was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to hear. We asked questions and he had an answers
Tour with Tyler!!!
625brooklynm,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler was awesome. Great jokes, historically accurate and fun to walk around with! Told us some cool information about the island and showed us some cool pictures of ghost sightings witnessed on his tours.
History Tour
Cruiser29888932166,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun experience while taking a walk through the historic city.
Great time!
Resort43975801429,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler led a great tour full of history, spooky facts, and laughter. We had a great time and can’t wait to book our next tour with him!
Highly recommend for the history
reginarL2802OM,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler was a great story teller. We really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend even if only for the history.
Tyler was a great tour guide. Very informational and passionate. Learned a lot about the history of Galveston and why it
amandawZ5135EG,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler was a great tour guide. Very informational and passionate. Learned a lot about the history of Galveston and why it’s the most haunted place. Great experience !
A great tour!
katiejJ2172RJ,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was so knowledgeable and did a great job! He had photos of ghost sightings and lots of personal stories.
Amazing ghostly experience!
annadin43,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler J. (And Charlie the cat) were both wonderful! So much history to learn about the ghosts of Galveston!
Ghost tour
B7162LZchristopherh,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler did a great job! Very fun and knowledgeable. Lots of great stories
From US$33.00
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